Collecting stories via interviews
In summer 2024 the project team kicked off the artistic research phase of UNMASC by starting to collect stories and experiences of various persons and experts. The partners were free to employ semi-structured interviews, narrative interviews, and/or focus groups. The selection of the method was based on the research question(s) the partners were interested to explore.
Different perspectives on gender justice and role expectations were collected from individual persons and experts. The most relevant parts of the interviews and focus groups were documented in order to use them further in the artistic process of UNMASC.
Exploring gender via theatre/performance workshops
In the next phase of the artistic research the partners facilitated theatre workshops. Different theatre professionals brought in their expertise on devised theatre, physical theatre, and participatory processes. The workshops were a vehicle to collect stories and experiences of individuals through different outputs in the workshop activities but also through observation and reporting on the workshops.
The workshops promoted and explored gender and sexuality, including:
- enhancement of the participants’ expressiveness,
- promoting empathy, and understanding,
- addressing social issues through theatrical exploration.
Through engaging activities and practical exercises, participants were empowered to express themselves authentically and contribute meaningfully to the theatrical process.
In the upcoming moths the partners are working on the production of performances inspired by the various perspectives collected via interviews and theatre workshops.
(c) Karin Gruber
(c) Karin Gruber
(c) Karin Gruber